ABOUT THE CLASS
Come learn about the power, pitfalls and promise of the adolescent brain.
Latest research shows that the adolescent brain is NOT a smaller adult brain!
We used to think that early childhood was the single most important period of brain development. We now know that adolescence is a second,uniquely important period.
Find out what adolescents and adults can do to protect and maximize the
potential of the adolescent brain during this time of incredible growth.
STUDENTS will learn:
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Why the brain is responsible for the dramatic changes that take place during adolescence.
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How to protect your brain while seeking out new experiences, enjoying thrills and taking risks.
ADULTS will learn:
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How and why the adolescent brain is significantly different from the adult brain.
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What recent research tells us about the effects of sleep deprivation, drug use, screen time, and stress on the development of the adolescent brain.
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Strategies you can use to support the healthy development of your child’s brain.